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Observational Methods Flashcards

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What is ‘Non-Participant Observation?’

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Researcher observed the group/event without taking part in it

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What is ‘Participant Observation?’

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Researcher joins the group + participates in its everyday life while observing

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What is ‘Overt Observation?’

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  • True identity of researcher is known to respondents

- Sociologist is open + participants are aware of being observed/researched

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What is ‘Covert Observation?’

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  • Study is conducted ‘undercover’

- Researchers takes a false identity/role to pose as a genuine member of the group being studied

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Sociology A-Level (Theory And Methods) (24 decks)

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